US Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global competition in the polar region. "I don't rule it out. I don't say I'm going to do it, but I don't rule out anything... We need Greenland very badly," he stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.